| Backstage Preparation before Pre-judging |
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Visualize the day’s events, posing, relaxation techniques, etc. |

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Practice posing routine. |
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Have last coat of tanning agent applied before arrival. |
Frequently inquire of time remaining until stage presentation. |
Apply oil lightly; ask help for your back; always double check. |
Protect yourself from cold air or drafts; use a robe if needed. |
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Pumping up |
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Pump up the last several minutes. |
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Take your time between exercises |
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Pump up with weights, towel, and/or tubing exercises. |
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Avoid over pumping,, 2 to 3 Set per body part. |
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Avoid pumping quads and abs, unless extremely lean, Just Flex. |
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Limit Biceps pump, To maintain biceps peak. |
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Incorporate floor exercises if desired |
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Limit pump up exercises - 2 to 4 exercises in circuit fashion |
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